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KC-97G Flying Boom Tanker s/n 52-2643,
Hobby Master KC-97G Flying Boom Tanker s/n 52-2643,
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KC-97G Flying Boom Tanker s/n 52-2643,
509th Air Refuelling Sqn., Strategic Air Command, RAF Greenham Common, May 1956
The USAF began using the Boeing KC-97G (Stratotanker) Flying Boom Tanker in 1950. The KC-97G had two decks that were both pressurized and heated. The upper deck was completely open and used for cargo carrying while the lower deck carried tanks for jet fuel.
The KC-97G variant carried under-wing fuel tanks with 592 being built. This aircraft 52-2643 was operated by the 509th Air Refueling Squadron that was part of SAC Air Command stationed at RAF Greenham Common in May 1956.
This is the same year that SAC began phasing out the KC-97 in favor of the KC-135.
1/200 scale die-cast metal with minimal use of plastic..
All markings are tampo (pad) applied, no decals to discolor or flake.
Free-spinning propellers.
Rolling wheels.
Landing gear can be removed or added.
Model comes with a display stand.
A brief history of the aircraft type and the airline is supplied with each model.
Additional Info
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Stock#HL4005
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BrandHobby Master
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Country of ManufactureN/A
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AircraftKC-10
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AirlineUSAF
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Registration22643
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MaterialDie-cast Metal
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Scale1:200
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Dimensions (L x W)N/A
Warning: Choking Hazard!
Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.
Customer Reviews
- Hobby Master 200 USAF Boeing 377 Stratotanker KC-97G Flying Boom
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As Strategic Air Command began to grow in the 40s and early 50s the KC-97G--the flying boom--became a critical part of operations to keep aircraft in the sky 24 hours a day seven days a week. This aircraft could fly up to 375 mph and is the military verson of the B377. The wings came from the B-50 and with further alterations this type of aircraft could help keep SAC planes and early jets aloft. There are so many things I like about this model. First, its position in the history of the USAF. But even more importantly for the collector this model has so may great features. The colors are awesome with the red markings on the tail and wings. At a certain point in USAF the went to great lengths to make sure the planes didn't collide with each other. Later the orange day glo came into fashion. The model has the SAC ribbon around its midsection. The boom can be positioned on the model to be in the recline state or extended for fueling.
The cockpit shape is flawless as are the windows on the cockpit and on the fuselage. The nose radar looks shape in its dark black pain. Tire, wheels and landing gear details further add to this model. This model carries the 1956 colors of SAC (Posted on 8/7/2011)